London to Essen Hbf Trains

London to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Essen Hbf takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 37m
Duration: 673 km
Distance: €272
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
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5h 47m

€186–426

London to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:04 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
7:34 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 1:33 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:01 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
1:01 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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